Obituaries

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Christopher Paul Liakos

Christopher Paul Liakos

Sep 15, 2024

Christopher Paul Liakos, August 23, 1964 – September 15, 2024, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his sisters. Chris was predeceased by parents George S. Liakos and Agnes T. Hillis Liakos; sisters Patricia Amburgey and Barbara Jean Langley, 3 brothers-in-law and a great nephew.

Chris is survived by siblings, George Liakos (Gayle), Mary Beth Joyner (Tom),...

Barry James Blaise Yachem

Barry James Blaise Yachem

Sep 13, 2024

Yorktown,

Barry James Blaise Yachem, 61, passed away on September 13, 2024.  Born in Hazelton, PA, he has been a resident of Yorktown since 1984, over the last 40 years he was employed at Jefferson Labs and Huntington Ingalls.

Barry was a member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Council...

Richard John Re

Richard John Re

Sep 9, 2024

Richard John Re, 87, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Boston, MA, to Attilio and Louisa Re, and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in aeronautical engineering, later completing his Master's studies at VPI & SU (now Virginia Tech).

He has resided in Hampton since 1958 when...

Michael Gordon Smith

Michael Gordon Smith

Sep 2, 2024

Hampton,

Michael Gordon Smith, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on September 2, 2024. He was born Nov. 8, 1949 to Vivian and Rebecca Smith and was a graduate of Warwick High School.  A lifelong resident of Virginia, living most of his adult life in Hampton, more specifically the Phoebus area.

Smitty, as most...

Trent Scott Baker

Trent Scott Baker

Aug 19, 2024

Trent Scott Baker passed away on August 19, 2024.  Born in Bellaire, OH, he joined the United States Air Force in 2000 and was a resident of Hampton since 2002.  After leaving the Air Force, Trent joined the Virginia Air National Guard, achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.  Trent was proud to serve his country.  What made Trent...

Nicole Mae Morgan

Nicole Mae Morgan

Aug 19, 2024

It is with great sadness to say goodbye to someone so precious.  Nicole Mae Morgan, 29, was unexpectedly called to eternal peace on August 19, 2024 after a battle with Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Nicole was born on June 22, 1995 to Joe and Tammy Morgan.  She was born in Puyallup Washington and grew up in Yorktown, Virginia.  ...

Remell Evelyn Williams

Remell Evelyn Williams

Aug 6, 2024

Remell Evelyn Williams, 86, passed away on August 6, 2024.  Her maiden- name is Cochran.  She was born in Hampton SC on December 31, 1937, to Viola and Luther Cochran as the first-born of seven children.  She has been a resident of Hampton Virginia for many years, where she was a Home Care Nurse and Personal Cook, as well...

Charles Warren Hubbard

Charles Warren Hubbard

Aug 5, 2024

Charles Warren Hubbard ("Good Time Charlie")

March 20, 1943 – August 5, 2024

Charles Warren Hubbard, affectionately known as "Good Time Charlie," passed away on August 5, 2024, in Newport News, VA, at the age of 81. Born on March 21, 1943, in Norton, VA, Charles spent his early childhood in Dorchester, VA, where he...

June Marie Murphy

June Marie Murphy

Jul 28, 2024

June Marie Murphy, 90, widow of William A. Murphy, passed away on July 28, 2024.  Born in Tamroy, WV, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1967.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

June was also preceded in death by her parents, Adelina and Franco Lancianese; and brothers, George, Albert, Angelo, James, Pasco...

Robin Marie Lively

Robin Marie Lively

Jul 3, 2024

Our special angel, Robin Lively, 32, was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1992.  She went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Robin was the beloved daughter of her late father, Phillip Lively.  She is survived by her mother, Tammy Kendrick and stepfather, Todd Kendrick; brothers who she adored, Zakary Kendrick and Ian...

Louis Parks Swan

Louis Parks Swan

Jul 3, 2024

Louis Parks Swan, affectionately known as Lou, departed this life on the 3rd of July, 2024, at the age of 72, in Hampton, Virginia. Born to Ford and Dorothy Swan in Solano, California, Lou spent his formative and final years in Hampton, where he was widely known for his exceptional talent in the art of horticulture.

A...

William O. Moore

William O. Moore

Jun 24, 2024

William O. Moore, known as Billy, was born Feb.11, 1951 to Lester H. Moore and Delsie Moore. He was originally from Poquoson, Virginia and passed at his residence on Monday June 24, 2024. Billy was a welder, carpenter, business owner, and spent a majority of his life as a waterman on the Chesapeake Bay. He was most proud of...

David Reau Johnson

David Reau Johnson

Jun 21, 2024

DAVID REAU JOHNSON

Born July 22, 1956

David Reau Johnson passed away nearly a month short of his 68th birthday. In ill health for several years, he coped with his usual combination of a philosophical perspective and good humor.

Born in Newport News to Hal and Sue Johnson, he lived in New York...

Louise A. Re

Louise A. Re

Jun 14, 2024

Louise A. Re, formerly of Somerville, passed away June 14, 2024.  She was born 89 years ago in Boston, MA, to Attilio and Louisa (Paganussi) Re, and relocated to Hampton, VA, in 2018 to be with her brother and family.

Family life and growing up in the 1940's and '50's in Somerville with her younger brother Richard...

Marlene Mae Pickreign

Marlene Mae Pickreign

Jun 13, 2024

Yorktown,

Marlene Mae Pickreign, 71, widow of Colin Pickreign, passed away on June 13, 2024.  Born in Portland, Maine, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1988.  She served in the Air Force for almost 2 years.

Marlene was also preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mary Grover.  She is survived by...

Betty Jean Edwards

Betty Jean Edwards

Jun 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Edwards of Newport News, VA. Born January 7th 1931 in Lincoln County, MS. Betty was proceeded in death by her late husband Harold Wayne Edwards of Poquoson, VA. She has been a resident of Newport News since 1954 where she retired as a Career Information Specialist...

Patricia Gallop Heroux

Patricia Gallop Heroux

Jun 9, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Gallop Heroux, 89, born in Norfolk, VA was called home on June 9th, 2024. She was the widow of Leonard Paul Heroux. Pat lived in Manteo N.C. and Virginia Beach, VA before moving to Hampton in 2022 to be closer to family.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Gallop, her...

David Gene Pecor

David Gene Pecor

Jun 6, 2024

David Gene Pecor of Poquoson, Virginia passed from this life to his eternal home on June 6, 2024.  David was born on October 25, 1956 in Proctor, Vermont to Theodore B. Pecor and Florence (Witkowski) Pecor.  David attended schools in Williamstown, Vermont and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  On December 29, 1973, he married...

Andrew Gerard Garneau

Andrew Gerard Garneau

May 10, 2024

Andrew Gerard Garneau, 66, passed away on May 10, 2024.  Born in Athens, Greece, he has been a resident of Newport News since 2017. Andrew grew up in the Pinehurst, NC, area where he last worked in retail sales before retiring and moving to be with family in Virginia.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Mary Hazel Moore

Mary Hazel Moore

May 2, 2024

Mary Hazel Moore, 88, passed away on May 2, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, she lived in southern California, Indiana, and finally settled in Virginia. She worked as a telephone operator most of her life for Bell Telephone, then retired from Verizon as a 411 Operator.

Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, William Orrin...